How We Explore

How We Explore

How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way. From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at the stars, these National Geographic Explorers have had adventures in the farthest-flung reaches of the world, and in their own backyards. They are scientists, explorers, and leaders who took risks and overcame problems to become who they are today. We want to share some of their amazing stories with you—and show you How We Explore.

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Introducing: How We Explore

May 24, 2022 • 35 secs
How do you become an explorer? And what does an explorer do? These are questions we get all the time. In this National Geographic Kids podcast, we’ll talk to eleven explorers who contribute to science and exploration through different fields. Learn about the challenges and inspirations they find along the way. From digging for ancient artifacts to gazing at the stars, these National Geographic Explorers have had adventures in the f...
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S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

June 10, 2022 • 10 mins
Inspired as a young child by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Nora Shawki fell in love with the history of her country of Egypt. In this episode, we hear about discovering ancient treasures, sending lots of emails, unavoidable changes, and cities buried under your backyard. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fie...
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S1E2 - Ecologist Dominique Gonçalves

June 17, 2022 • 11 mins
One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife conflict, being underestimated, and asking for the things you want. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clar...
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S1E3 - Expedition Leader Mallory Dimmitt

June 24, 2022 • 14 mins
Mallory Dimmitt loves paddling and has used her athletic abilities to contribute to the scientific conversation. In this episode, we hear about wildlife corridors, over 2,000 miles of tropical forests, massive amounts of bugs, and the need for a good plan. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fieseler. You can fin...
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S1E4 - Paleontologist Aubrey Roberts

July 1, 2022 • 13 mins
Like many kids, Aubrey Roberts was obsessed with dinosaurs, and learned later that you can have job a working with them! Or rather, their bones. In this episode, we hear about ancient reptiles that aren’t dinosaurs, using engineering to study ancient animals, and the aftermath of discovery. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Sala...
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S1E5 - Planetary Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson

July 8, 2022 • 13 mins
Sarah Stewart Johnson knows a lot about motherhood and the surface of Mars—she has it all! In this episode, we hear about freezing temperatures, children in the field, life on other planets, and the importance of role models.  --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fieseler. You can find it wherever books are sold. h...
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S1E6 - Photographer Jenny Adler

July 15, 2022 • 9 mins
Jenny Adler loved diving and taking photographs. Little did she know that her photographs would serve as a record of the decline of an important species. In this episode, we hear about cave diving, freshwater springs, and deciding to move from active science to science communication. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and ...
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S1E7 - Volcanologist Stephanie Grocke

July 22, 2022 • 14 mins
If you’ve ever thought the weather was difficult to predict, you should try Stephanie Grocke’s job—predicting volcanoes! In this episode, we hear about a seven-hour hike, cloudy days, and emergency evacuations. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fieseler. You can find it wherever books are sold. https://amzn.to/3...
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S1E8 - Linguistic Anthropologist Sandhya Narayanan

July 29, 2022 • 14 mins
Growing up in a language-rich environment, Sandhya Narayanan began to wonder about how languages work. In this episode, we hear about multilingualism, language loss, and how sheep can ruin your field work. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fieseler. You can find it wherever books are sold. https://amzn.to/3a06Nr...
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S1E9 - Journalist and Marine Biologist Clare Fieseler

August 5, 2022 • 15 mins
From a side project in college, to a book and lifelong advocacy campaign, Clare Fieseler uses her artistic talent to bring awareness to women in STEM. In this episode, we hear about how the confluence of journalism and science, climate change, the recovery of wild spaces, and imposter syndrome. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby ...
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S1E10 - Astronomer Munazza Alam and Photographer Gabby Salazar

August 12, 2022 • 12 mins
Now that you’ve heard Munazza and Gabby talk about other Explorers, it’s time to hear about their work! In this episode, we hear about collaboration in STEM spaces, hot Jupiter-like planets, curiosity, community, and living with uncertainty. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and Clare Fieseler. You can find it wherever bo...
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Repost: S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

October 21, 2022 • 10 mins
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb, we're hosting a Podcast Party! Check out all the other participating kids podcasts who are making episodes on Ancient Egypt: Oct 19th - Flip and Mozi’s Guide to How to Be an Earthling: https://wondery.com/shows/how-to-be-an-earthling/episode/9842-camel-102022/ Oct 19th - The Ten News: https://pod.link/1514325670/episode/f04fc6122254e7ddee9e3e9838ddeb8c Oct 20th ...
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